GIS and Urban Planning Fanshawe College

Overview

The  GIS and Urban Planning Graduate Diploma offered at Fanshawe College will help you understand land use planning, land development, land conservation and resource management in both rural and urban communities from the perspective of both the public and private sector. As well, you’ll have access to cutting-edge technologies including GIS (Geographical Information Systems), AutoCAD, 3D Visualizations and Presentation Graphics applications. This training will be used in conjunction with our unique case study method that allows you to participate in the conceptualization of actual land development projects. 

Two co-operative work terms give you practical, hands-on experience with government, planning consultants or land development companies. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for an exciting career as a planning, design, or AutoCAD technician or a GIS operator or analyst.

With flexible learning options, you can choose between studying online or in a blended learning format and graduate with the skills and experience you need to hit the ground running in the workplace.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 04.0301. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s GIS and Urban Planning program can pursue a variety of careers including:

• planning technician

• urban design technician

• 3d graphic specialist

• GIS technician

• GIS analyst

• mobile mapping technologist

• geomatics technologist

• field GPS operator

• design technician

• environmental planning support technician

• design technologist

• cartographer

• research analyst

• zoning plans examiner

• by-law enforcement officer

• development technician

• planning assistant

• transportation technologist

• cad technician

• spatial database specialist

• AutoCAD designer

• cartographic technologist

• draftsperson

• GIS and data technician

• survey technician

• planning & design technician

• drafting technician 

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s GIS and Urban Planning program:

• GIS/Planning Technician

Manage and evolve a municipality’s geographic information system, data management, produce cartographic products, conduct research and provide technical guidance.

• GIS Specialist

Understand mapping standards around projections, coordinate systems, and work with geodatabases.

• Planning and GIS Technician

Assist members of a Planning Department with various planning related tasks and GIS databases.